catchment area — an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkætʃmənt ˈeriə/
Korean meaning: 유역, 집수 지역; (학교나 병원의) 학군, 관할 구역
Korean pronunciation: **캐**치먼트 **에**어리어
Example Sentences
- My house is just outside the catchment area of the best high school, so now I'm considering moving... or maybe just getting a really long extension cord.
- The catchment area for this river covers over 500 square kilometers.
- Parents often check school catchment areas before buying a house.
catchment area
NOUN//ˈkætʃmənt ˈeriə//
an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
The catchment area serves every apartment with professional detachment!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
물을 잡아서(catch) 모으는(ment) 지역(area)이라는 개념에서 나온 합성어입니다. 19세기 후반 수문학 용어로 시작되어 현재는 교육, 의료 분야까지 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My house is just outside the catchment area of the best high school, so now I'm considering moving... or maybe just getting a really long extension cord.”
“The catchment area for this river covers over 500 square kilometers.”
“Parents often check school catchment areas before buying a house.”
“The hospital serves patients from its designated catchment area.”
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